At this week's tasting, staff will serve up everything from Blueberry Stouts to Cherry Alts, from sweet to spicy, and from easy-drinking to big and bold.
Thursday, June 12
Beer Tasting: Fruit, Cider and Sours. 7-9 p.m. Arbor Brewing Co., 114 E. Washington, Ann Arbor. Arbor Brewing beer tastings are the second Thursday of each month. Each tasting focuses on a specific style and features two dozen or so of the best examples available in the style of the month. Tickets include beer samples, an appetizer buffet, a complete event program with tasting notes, and entry in our door prize drawing. At this week's tasting, staff will serve up everything from Blueberry Stouts to Cherry Alts, from sweet to spicy, and from easy-drinking to big and bold. Don't miss our newest addition to the line-up - sours. ABC will be featuring a couple fan favorites - the Strawberry Blonde and Anahata Chakra as well as a few surprises from the cellar. $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the event. 734-213-1393.
Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 7. Pittsfield Township administration building, 6201 W. Michigan Ave., Ann Arbor. The Pittsfield Township Farmers Market is a weekly, summer market that features local and regional food and agricultural businesses, artisans, and entertainers. Stop by and pick up fresh produce, meats, and cheeses, baked goods, preserves and pickles, oils, and spices. Enjoy a snack or hot dinner while socializing with your neighbors and watching the children run around on the play ground. Kid-specific activities and live entertainment will be featured on a rotating basis. No cover charge; price of purchases. facebook.com/PittsfieldTwp or 734-822-3152.
Friday
Chocolate & Cheese Take Two. 6-8 p.m. Zingerman's Creamery, 3723 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. Zingerman's cheesemongers and chocolatiers offer taste samples of sweet and savory pairings. $30. 734-929-0500.
Date Night: Up North Camping Trip. 6:30-10 p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Bring your special someone and have some fun in the kitchen cooking up this fun camping trip menu. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy with your meal. Menu: Blueberry Orange Muffins a la Morning Campfire; Foil Packet Camembert Fondue with Crusty Charred Baguette; Mexicali Stuffed Onions with Black Beans, Kale, and Avocado; Fire Roasted Corn on the Cob with Lime and Cilantro Butter; Chocolate and Almond Stuffed Banana Boats with Home Made Ice Cream. $150 per pair. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com.
Saturday
Big Green Egg Cookout. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Downtown Home & Garden, 210 S. Ashley, Ann Arbor. Matt Banks shows how to cook beef brisket and pork shoulder on a Big Green Egg smoker and offers taste samples. There will also be a Q&A session. Free. 734-662-8122.
(un)Corked Wine Tasting: Fromage et Vin. 4-6 p.m. White Lotus Farms, 7217 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor. Produce Station wine director Jorge Lopez-Chavez leads tastings of five small-production wines paired with five goat cheeses made by the local White Lotus Farms Creamery. $20 in advance at http://ow.ly/wLrNm or from the Produce Station. 734-663-7848.
Depot Town Farmers Market . 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays from May through October. Freighthouse Market Plaza in Ypsilanti's Depot Town. Run by Growing Hope, the Depot Town Farmers Market aims to increase access to fresh and healthy food while supporting our local economy and developing our community. With around 40 vendors each day, selling a large variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, home goods and more. Growing Hope is an Ypsilanti-based nonprofit dedicated to helping people improve their lives and communities through gardening and healthy food access. No admission charge; price of purchases. http://www.growinghope.net.
Saline Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays May through October. Downtown on South Ann Arbor Street in Saline. The market offers produce, baked goods, eggs, local cheese, fresh roasted coffee beans, jams, jellies, honey, maple syrup, specialty foods, fall and winter decorations, hand crafted items and more. No admission charge; price of purchases. www.cityofsaline.org.
Ann Arbor Saturday Farmers Market. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor. Find local produce and food from some of your favorite farmers as well as educational food demos and more. Free admission. Visit www.a2gov.org/market for more information.
Sunday
Pancakes at the Park: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission. 9-11 a.m. Independence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennnings, Whitmore Lake. The park hosts a pancake breakfast in celebration of Father's Day. $6 per person (includes vehicle entry fee). Preregistration is required: 734-449-4437.File photo
Coffee and Food Pairings. 1-3 p.m. Zingerman's Coffee Co.,3723 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. Zingerman's Coffee staff discuss and offer taste samples of foods that go best with some of their coffees. $30. 734-929-6060.
Monday
Summer Cooking Series: Herbs. 12:30 p.m.Chelsea Senior Center, 512 Washington, Chelsea. A Chelsea Community Kitchen representative presents a cooking demo (with taste samples) using fresh herbs from the Senior Center's inter-generational garden. Recipe cards will be available. Free. 734-475-9242.
Cocktail Class: Summer Cocktails. 7:30 p.m. The Last Word, 301 W Huron St., Ann Arbor. The June 9 class filled up, so a second "summer cocktails" class is being offered. Mojitos, Margaritas and more: Get ready for summer as you learn how to make the best versions of several classic and modern summer cocktails with real juice and and other fresh ingredients. Class taught by Tammy's Tastings is hands-on with lots of tasting opportunities. $35. 734-276-3215 or tammystastings.com/shop.
Tuesday
Wine Tasting: Rose Colored Glasses. 7-9 p.m. Vinology, 110 S. Main, Ann Arbor. It's patio season, and what pairs perfectly with a patio? Dry rose. Rose is wonderfully refreshing and food friendly, but what makes it truly interesting is the beautiful color spectrum represented by roses of different varietals. From pinot noir, to Grenache, to Malbec -- each varietal shows a unique and vibrant color. This visually stunning tasting event will be held on our patio unless there is rain. $45 (plus tax & tip). Reservations are required: 734-222-9841.
The Sardine Dinner. 7 p.m. Zingerman's Roadhouse, 2501 Jackson, Ann Arbor. Zingerman's cofounder Ari Weinzweig and cookbook author Tamar Adler, author of "The Everlasting Meal: Cooking with Economy and Grace," host a dinner showcasing this underestimated fish. $60. Reservations are required: 734-663-3663.
Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays May through October. Off Ferris St., directly behind the Key Bank Center parking lot in downtown Ypsilanti. Run by Growing Hope, the Downtown Farmers Market aims to increase access to fresh and healthy food while supporting our local economy and developing our community. With around 40 vendors each day, selling a large variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, home goods and more. Growing Hope is an Ypsilanti-based nonprofit dedicated to helping people improve their lives and communities through gardening and healthy food access. No admission charge; price of purchases. http://www.growinghope.net.
Cobblestone Farm Market. 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 4. Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Road, Ann Arbor, Each Tuesday, a farmers market sprouts up on the lawn of the historic Cobblestone Farm amidst the heirloom gardens and 19th Century Farmhouse museum. Tables loaded with fresh, local food rest in the shadow of the striking three story oak timber frame barn complete farm animals. Browse for local seeds, vegetables and wildflower plants for your garden and shop for spring vegetables, eggs, honey, and bread from over 29 vendors. Enjoy weekly events for adults and children - listen to a story, play in the drum circle, learn to fix a bike, or take a tour of the historic landmark Ticknor-Campbell Farmhouse. No admission charge; price of purchases. http://www.cobblestonefarmmarket.org/.
Lunch is Served. Noon-1 p.m. Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor. Repeats every Tuesday and Friday. Reservations are required with two days prior notice. Suggested donation for those over 60 years of age is $2.50, for all others, $5. Call 734-998-9353 for reservations.
Wednesday
Eating with the Chef. 4 p.m. Vellum Restaurant, 209 S. Main, Ann Arbor. Vellum proprietor Peter Roumanis leads a "family meal," the daily meal chefs take with their staff before restaurant patrons arrive. In celebration of Eating with the Chefs, Per-Anders Jörgensen's book about those communal staff meals that are a tradition at high-end restaurants. Note: tickets available by purchasing the book ($59.95 plus tax) at Literati (one meal ticket included with book purchase; additional guest meal ticket cost TBA).
4 p.m., Vellum Restaurant, . See above for ticket info; reservations required. 585-5567.
The Bushel Basket Farmers Market. 2:30-6 p.m. on Wednesdays through the spring and summer. Chelsea Community Hospital, by the U of M Family Practice Building, 775 S. Main St., Chelsea. Our mission is to provide a variety of local products and produce in a pleasant, easily accessible location to encourage more frequent and wider consumption of fresh healthy foods to the citizens of Chelsea and surrounding communities and to provide a tangible link between health and wellness of these people to their local hospital. Experience food, crafts and fun during special events throughout the summer. No admission charge; price of purchases. coordinator@chelseafarmersmkt.org.
Ann Arbor Wednesday Farmers Market. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor. Find local produce and food from some of your favorite farmers as well as educational food demos and more. Free admission. Visit www.a2gov.org/market for more information.
Ann Arbor Wednesday Evening Market. 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays June through October. The Evening Market gives shoppers a convenient time to shop, socialize and listen to live music performances in a festive, relaxing environment. The market features locally grown produce, meat and cheese, and prepared food carts. Stock up on your groceries for the week during our convenient after work hours or grab dinner and dessert al fresco. No admission charge; price of purchases. www.a2gov.org/market.
Wednesday Wine Tasting. 6 p.m. Paesano's Italian Restaurant, 3411 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. This informal wine tasting allows patrons to sample five up and coming wines from Italy. Joined by one of Paesano's knowledgeable wine purveyors, the staff creates tasty appetizers to accompany the bold flavors. $25. www.paesanosannarbor.com.
Thursday, June 19
Gene Kelly "On the Town" dinner theater benefit. 6:30 p.m. Paesano, The evening includes a cocktail reception on the patio, a sit-down dinner featuring Gene Kelly's favorite Italian dishes, paired with matching wines, and a showing of the Gene Kelly film "On the Town." All proceeds from the event go to Allen Creek Preschool in Ann Arbor. $60. http://www.paesanosannarbor.com.
Enjoying Summer Strawberries Year-Round: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
4:30-6 p.m.
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Growing Hope representatives show how to preserve strawberries and offer taste samples of some strawberry recipes.
4:30-6 p.m., Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Rd. $5. Preregistration required. 998-9353.
6-7:30 p.m.
"Honey Tasting: Ames Farm": Zingerman's Creamery.
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Zingerman's Creamery staff discuss and offer taste samples of Ames Farm (Watertown, MN) single-sources honeys.
6-7:30 p.m., Zingerman's Creamery, 3723 Plaza Dr. $25. 929-0500.
Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 7. Pittsfield Township administration building, 6201 W. Michigan Ave., Ann Arbor. The Pittsfield Township Farmers Market is a weekly, summer market that features local and regional food and agricultural businesses, artisans, and entertainers. Stop by and pick up fresh produce, meats, and cheeses, baked goods, preserves and pickles, oils, and spices. Enjoy a snack or hot dinner while socializing with your neighbors and watching the children run around on the play ground. Kid-specific activities and live entertainment will be featured on a rotating basis. No cover charge; price of purchases. facebook.com/PittsfieldTwp or 734-822-3152.
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